Section 11Sec./Art. 11

Cancer Care Centers. - The Secretary of Health, in coordination with the Council, shall develop standards to classify, accredit and designate comprehensive cancer care centers, specialty cancer centers, stand-alone specialty cancer centers, regional cancer centers and cancer satellites or standalone clinics.

In accordance with Section 33 of this Act, the DOH, in the implementing rules and regulations of this Act, shall provide for the minimum required diagnostic, therapeutic, research capacities and facilities, technical, operational and personnel standards of these centers, as well as the appropriate licensing and accreditation requirements, and procedure for licensing in a timely manner. The use of Public Private Partnership shall be allowed on the procurement of cancer care infrastructure and delivery of services to improve access to and services to hasten delivery of essential oncological services and promote efficiency in fiscal utilization for cancer programs and projects.

Private institutions may also be accredited as comprehensive cancer care centers, specialty cancer centers, stand-alone specialty cancer centers, regional cancer centers and cancer satellites or stand-alone clinics, provided they comply with the requirements for such accreditation.